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Dalmanuta Gardens

Property class: 3.5

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Take advantage of 2 poolside bars, a free manager's reception, and a terrace at Dalmanuta Gardens. Active travelers can enjoy motor boating, fishing, and cycling at this resort. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Athulas Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Room options

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A house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a small garden area with a palm tree and a bonsai.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dharga Town, Dalmanuta Gardens is near a train station and on a river. Lunuganga Estate and Richmond Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bentota River Cruise and Prince Lanka Ayurvrda. Traveling with kids? Consider Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa and Brief Garden. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Dharga Town travel guide
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No. 21 Meegama Road, Warapitiya, Dharga Town, 80500

What's nearby

  • A tropical beach with palm trees, a thatched-roof hut, and a clear blue sky.
    Bentota Beach
    8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • A couple walking on a beach at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.
    Moragalla Beach
    10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Kande Vihare Temple
    7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Kaluwamodara Bridge
    8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
    9 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station
    9 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Tree Resturant
    7 min drive
  • Long Victory Seafood Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Boss Of Prawns
    7 min drive
  • Dominos Pizza Aluthgama
    5 min drive
  • Breeze Avani Resort & Spa
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Athulas Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (581 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 floor
  • 19 buildings
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 4750 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 12000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 4750 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Dalmanuta Gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Dalmanuta Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dalmanuta Gardens?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Dalmanuta Gardens?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Dalmanuta Gardens provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of LKR 12000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dalmanuta Gardens located?

This family-friendly Dharga Town resort is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kande Vihare Temple, Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa and Bentota Bazaar. Moragalla Beach and Kaluwamodara Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dalmanuta Gardens Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super relaxing stay in lush green resort

The resort is the labor of love of Chamal the owner. 9 private and beautifully done villas set in the middle of nature. We had lunch and dinner everyday in the restaurant by the river. Loved the property, service was warm and friendly and seafood was superb. Great find!
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paridise lost

Our 3-day stay here was an incredible experience. Beautifully constructed bungalows giving peace and serenity. We would wake at 7 and take advantage of the 1hr free yoga (neither of us had much prior experience but the sessions were easy to follow and have enabled us to continue ourselves since we left). We would then have the wonderful breakfast followed by a couple of hours of massage before lounging by the pool. The food (and in particular the seafood) was the best we ate in Sri Lanka (and we stayed in 6 different hotels and tried numerous restaurants). So why not 5 stars? The reason is that the manager ripped us off with our transfer taxi, it was our first hotel so we did not know the correct rates and ended up paying £12 for a 10 minute journey. From our extensive travel after our stay it's clear that it should have been £2 at most. It's worrying especially as we left the manager a large tip for all the staff (£30) and I doubt that he bothered to share it around.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautifull place

It was a beautifull stay, relaxing, beautifull surrounding, with competent ayurvedic treathment. The best was the cooking from Athula, really an experience, We didn't go else after our first meal cooked by him.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ветхое место

Отель когда задумывался выглядел наверное весьма не плохо но теперь медленно приходит в упадок. Бунгало не первой свежести, сантехника подтекает, белье все серое, халаты похожие на спецодежду работников склада. Территория отеля зеленая и достаточно ухоженная в центре по окраинам буреломы. Номера убирают ежедневно. Раньше давали 2 бутылки воды ежедневно теперь только по приезду. Подсветку по вечерам иногда включают, иногда нет. Ресторан на берегу реки неплохой персонал нормальный улыбчивый, цены чуть выше чем в Бентотте. Есть маленький бассейн и 2 джакузи. Если отель заполнен больше чем на половину то есть трудности с местами у бассейна и в бассейне. Возят на море на лодке. Но делают это очень неудобно в 12 туда в 16 обратно. Если в 12 ни кто не поехал на пляж в 16 вас тоже не повезут. Пляжи не оборудованные, лежаков и зонтиков нет. Будьте внимательны у ближайшего отеля недалеко от места высадки с лодочки, туристов караулит русскоговорящий гид Руан предлагает экскурсии для русскоговорящих обещает что поедет с вами лично и все расскажет и покажет. На практике покупая дорогую экскурсию с русским гидом вы перед экскурсией неожиданно узнаете что у него кто то заболел и он поехать не сможет. Или еще хуже что маршрут который вы попросите невозможно проехать за один день. Просто потеряете драгоценное время и деньги. Все доп. услуги отеля очень дорогие. Есть СПА но все тоже очень сильно б/у.
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superstart på semestern

Vi startade vår resa i Sri Lanka på detta underbart avkopplande ställe. Helt perfekt start, passade alla i familjen. Perfekt med den lilla poolen också.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Secret garden

Really relaxibg surroundings
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing retreat with a great chef

We had a relaxing stay here and although didn't take part in Ayurveda were very impressed with the facilities. The hotel chef was great and offered delicious seafood fresh from the market that day. Bentota beach was a short boat ride away. The bungalows are lovely, spacious and very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for us
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

recommended!

Perfect if you are looking for a peaceful few days or an ayurvedic retreat with a gentle touch, excellent food, beautiful and well-cared for surroundings and staff for whom nothing is too much trouble.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a find!

What a lovely place Dalmanuta Gardens turned out to be. Set in beautiful gardens with only 9 bungalows, a relaxing pool and jacuzzi, wonderful Ayuverdic spa and a beautiful restaurant by the river with fantastic healthy and delicious food. The staff were lovely and very accommodating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise revisited

Once again, brilliant stay, staff and welcome excellent. Real luxury! Missed the regular chef however as he is recuperating an injury, which was a shame.
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tropischer Garten am ruhigen Flussufer.

Ein friedlicher Ort für Ruhesuchende. Weitläufige, tropische Parkanlage direkt am Fluss. Spice Garden. Geräumige Bungalows mit eigenem Vorgarten und Terasse. Im Restaurant wird alles frisch gemacht. Superfreundliches Personal. Kostenlose Tuk-Tuk oder Bootsfahrten zum Strand. Nur 9 Bungalows, also ideal für individuell Reisenden, keine Gruppen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis of serenity at Sri Lanka beach communitiy

Located in a typical Sri Lankan beach community, the visitor finds tranquility as soon as he/she passes through the gates. Accommodations are in spacious bungalows with front porches and private front yards. You are greeted with a large, at least queen-size, bed covered with big tropical blossoms and partially draped with mosquito netting, which isn't necessary (in terms of mosquitos), but looks lovely. Restaurant is excellent, featuring locally-caught fresh fish, and is led by an accomplished and friendly chef - he invited me to witness his preparation of some vegetable curries using local ingredients. It was wonderful and educational. The property is located on the Bentota River, which empties into the sea downstream. The restaurant is riverside, so the ambience is awesome. The staff is welcoming and professional. I will return if ever in the area again!
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

service

We just got back this morning from Sri Lanka where we stayed in 5 differents hotels. Dalmanuta garden was one of the most beautiful one but the service was terrible.The cleaners was friendly and helpful but the rest of the staff espacially in the restaurant was useless. Minimum 2 hours to get served. There were a maximum of 14 guest in the hotel when we were there( 5 nights).I remember 2 evenings when the 3 of us where the last ones in the restaurant, we wait 54 mn exactelly to have or main course. Food was good but nothing exeptional. We met a couple of Italian who own a restaurant in Ischia they stayed in the hotel for 2 weeks and they told us that they ate in the restaurant the 4 first night but because of being fed up of waiting they decided to eat out for the rest of their vacation.We and they, never saw the pool bar opened.Nobody was coming to see us by the pool (200m from the restaurant) to see if the guest wanted drinks or anything. Beach towel were missing sometimes.The chief was smily but not honest ( you can feel it even if you don't speak Sri lankan) We complained several times but nothing changed. It is a real shame because it is a wonderful place. Garden, pool and river side are beautiful.But a little bit to far from everything. We talked to many guest and we were all agree about one thing: service is not good enough compare what you paid for.
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful staff and owner!

This hotel located rather far from the Bentota beach and town but you can refresh in a silent, neat and beautiful hotel. Moreover, all hotel staff are very friendly, kind and they serve warm hospitality. You should check this hotel when you consider staying in Bentota area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017